Are Shippers Wasting Truckers’ Time?
CSA 2010 is an acronym for Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010, a new initiative from the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA). Through CSA 2010, the FMCSA together with state partners and industry will work to reduce commercial vehicle crashes on our nation’s highways.
Logistics Today recently released an article detailing statements made by Anne Ferro, the head of the FMCSA. Ms. Ferro delivered a speech for the National Industrial Transportation League with criticism towards the shipper community asking for them to recognize the work performed by the transportation industry.
Promoting safe driving practices along with all parties engaged in a collaborative spirit is a recipe for streamlining the supply chain and eliminating bottle necks.
During our recent summer safety meeting, KANE announced that we are actively working towards implementation of CSA 2010 by November 2010.
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WMS market headed for a split – DC Velocity
WMS market headed for a split – DC Velocity.
In a cluttered playing field, one direction 3PL organizations are exploring is toward technology to deliver a competitive advantage. It appears that the WMS (warehouse management system) market is also chock-full of companies wanting to carve out their piece of the industry pie.
DC Velocity released an interesting article expressing their opinion on the future state of WMS companies.
Something to think about if you’re either evaluating for partnership or working with a current WMS.
April 2010 KANE Newsletter
Want to Reduce Chargeback Fines? Get Personal With Your Customer.
This month’s newsletter topic is courtesy of Bill Jozefowicz, VP Regional Operations for Kane Is Able.
KANE Joins VICS Empty Miles Program
Recent industry analysis determined that 28% of all truck traffic is comprised of empty trailers. Given the context of today’s rising fuel costs coupled with sustainability efforts, this is a terrific opportunity for companies to make long-term impact to their bottom line while being a good steward to the earth.
VICS (Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Solutions) introduced a program called Empty Miles to address this issue. The new service helps reduce empty trailers and carbon footprint by enabling supply chain collaboration on route planning.
“Collaboration is the solution,” says Chris Kane, Chief Customer Strategy Officer for Kane Is Able. “We’ve been a member of VICS for years and we’re excited to join this program as well. It’s a win for all involved—reduced emissions, fuel and labor savings, and increased asset utilization. People know where the empty miles are, it’s a matter of getting companies together to drive real change.”
The Empty Miles program is a low cost collaborative solution providing visibility to shippers and carriers by identifying potential opportunities to reduce empty backhaul capacity. It is a web based service to match carrier availability (empty miles) with transportation demand (loads) delivered through a members only internet portal. All agreements are proprietary and not accessible to VICS.
The Empty Miles program was recently featured in a New York Times article.
Kimberly-Clark’s future: Made to order, Shipped to order
Kimberly-Clark’s ‘Network of the Future’ creates supply chain efficiencies by planting 3PLs in its DCs. Single-day delivery is at 85% and volume is up 25%.
Chris Kane Receives CLP from IWLA
The International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) awarded the prestigious designation of Certified Logistics Professional (CLP) to Chris Kane, Chief Customer Strategy Officer for Kane Is Able.
The CLP designation was created by IWLA, the foremost trade association for third-party logistics companies, to set standards of excellence and promote professionalism throughout the 3PL industry.
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Kane Is Able: March newsletter
View March’s newsletter on CPG logistics from Kane Is Able.
Piling On PA Use Tax
Making our voices heard in Harrisburg…
Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) opposes Governor Rendell’s sales tax expansion plan.
PICPA is one of 33 organizations (IWLA included) that signed a letter distributed by the Pennsylvania Coalition Opposed to an Expanded Sales Tax (PennCOST) expressing strong opposition to the Governor’s proposal to expand Pennsylvania’s sales and use tax. The letter was sent in early March to all members of the Pennsylvania House and Senate.
Scranton Chamber Response – Rendell’s Visit
We received positive feedback from Austin Burke, President of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, regarding Governor Rendell’s speech at the Chamber on March 6, 2009. As we stated in earlier posts, the Governor is traveling the state to gather support for his proposed 2010-2011 state budget.
The budget proposes to add a 4% tax to warehousing services among other items.
Enclosed is the feedback Dick Kane and Chris Kane received from Mr. Burke on their participation on the 6th:
